With a new year brings a new challenge. Having worked with Eagle Plant for many years as their Loler Inspection Provider I am very proud to have joined them as Engineering Manager to launch and develop their newly formed Engineering Division trading as Wessex Engineering Inspection Services. Eagle Plant will be well known to many as a well established, proactive and professional provider in the plant hire industry with 30 branches throughout the UK.As well as providing an inspection… Show more With a new year brings a new challenge. Having worked with Eagle Plant for many years as their Loler Inspection Provider I am very proud to have joined them as Engineering Manager to launch and develop their newly formed Engineering Division trading as Wessex Engineering Inspection Services. Eagle Plant will be well known to many as a well established, proactive and professional provider in the plant hire industry with 30 branches throughout the UK.As well as providing an inspection service for Eagle Plant’s fleet the aim of Wessex Engineering Inspection Services is to offer an efficient and professional Loler Inspection Service across all industry sectors to include construction, farming, forestry, haulage, insurance brokers to name just a few providing nationwide coverage. Show less

​​ Engineering Inspection/Operations Manager• General management of the Engineering Division responsible for the inspection of agricultural, plant and construction equipment to LOLER and PUWER standards, ensuring all work is carried out in a professional, proper and compliant manner.• Manage a team of internal and external inspection engineers to include allocation of work and the provision of all relevant documentation, client contact details, etc. whilst maintaining all databases and… Show more ​​ Engineering Inspection/Operations Manager• General management of the Engineering Division responsible for the inspection of agricultural, plant and construction equipment to LOLER and PUWER standards, ensuring all work is carried out in a professional, proper and compliant manner.• Manage a team of internal and external inspection engineers to include allocation of work and the provision of all relevant documentation, client contact details, etc. whilst maintaining all databases and client information in accordance with GDPR and other legalisation.• Carry out on farm/site inspections of equipment.• Promote active risk management and complete risk assessments and method statements for all inspection work carried out.• To act as an Independent Engineer, producing an accurate report where a second opinion is required regarding a machinery insurance claim in terms of the cause of damage, estimate of repair and/or valuation of the machine. Liaise and forge sound and professional links with the Underwriting Team offering technical Engineering assistance both internally and externally.• Conduct internal staff training of Loler and Puwer• To undertake the co-ordination and management of a third party to fit vehicle security systems on client’s premises within an agreed timescale Responsible for the storage and maintenance of the Company Exhibition Show Equipment, as well as being primarily responsible for the setting up of the Company stand at Trade shows, such as LAMMA and Cereals.• Attend Trade Shows to include the promotion of the Engineering Department, company service levels and acting as a general ambassador of the company.• To act on Health and Safety issues which occur within the workplace of the Head Office of Thistledown Barn and to act in accordance with instructions from the Managing Director.• General maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Thistledown Barn premises and management of external contractors.​​​ Show less